Ali Abdallah

Lebanon as a Security Microcosm – Strategic Foresight Brief provides a doctrinal, field-based lens on Lebanon’s current environment. It frames the country not only as a local challenge but as a mirror of wider global fractures — where fragile governance, humanitarian fatigue, and hybrid conflict overlap. The brief outlines Lebanon as a fracture line, a mirror, and a warning, offering strategic lessons for movement planning, access management, resilience, and information discipline. It is written not as political commentary, but as a security foresight analysis — designed to support NGOs, media teams, and executives operating under pressure in volatile terrain.

Soft Power, Hard Intentions is a field-informed reflection on how influence moves quietly in fragile states. It explores the mechanics of soft power — from cultural diplomacy to digital algorithms — and how they shape perceptions, alliances, and operational realities on the ground. Drawing from both field experience and global training, the paper highlights the ethical lines, risks, and strategic purposes of influence in high-pressure environments like Lebanon. It is written not as theory, but as a practical lens for media, NGOs, and international teams who operate where narratives are as powerful as borders.

Before You Go – A practical guide for media teams and NGOs operating missions in Lebanon This guide provides essential security and preparedness measures for NGOs, media teams, and executives operating in Lebanon’s volatile environment. It covers risk awareness, movement planning, emergency contingencies, and cultural considerations — based on direct field experience and structured training (GCSP, Leiden, Harvard, NASA ARSET). The document is designed as a practical checklist to support safer access and operational resilience for international teams.